Referring to New Jersey's recent announcement the state will allow displaced citizens to vote by email or fax as "overseas voters," Schedler added "I'm very concerned about the methodology."

The new directive, announced Saturday by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's administration, said displaced voters must request a ballot over email or fax from their county clerk. Once approved, the ballot will be sent back via email or fax and must be completed and turned in by Nov. 6 at 8 p.m.

"This has been an extraordinary storm that has created unthinkable destruction across our state and we know many people have questions about how and where to cast their vote in Tuesday's election. To help alleviate pressure on polling places, we encourage voters to either use electronic voting or the extended hours at county offices to cast their vote," New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagn said in a statement posted on line.

However, Schedler expressed concern over the move, and said Louisiana has faced similar problems with voting in the aftermath of a hurricane without resorting to these methods. "Each state has the right" to determine their voting laws, Schedler said Monday, but "I think we're a long, long way from [online voting]."

"I don't really support that option," he told NOLA.com, adding he thought it opened up the state to lawsuits based on claims of voter fraud. "Personally, I think there are options you can choose before that."

He added if any group would currently be a viable option for online voting, it would be the military, who can already sign into a secure network confirmed by military identification. But Schedler said he believed the method could not yet be fully monitored for the wider population.

Schedler, who has been involved with coordinating efforts to get meaningful advice and expert help to eastern seaboard states hit by Sandy, said the best way to ensure consistent voting standards is to have pre- and post-storm contingency plans.

Pre-hurricane, voting equipment needs to be safely placed out of harm's way to ensure minimal damage. Post-storm, officials have to check in with displaced polling place workers to ensure they have access to polling sites, he said.

If done correctly, traditional on-site electronic and paper ballot voting need not be abandoned for email and fax options in the wake of a major storm, Schedler said.

Louisiana boasts one of the most efficient and consistent voting methodologies in the country according to Pew Charitable Trusts and is expecting one of the highest voter turnout rates this election season.

Schedler said the state's consistency in voting methodology parish-by-parish was what set it apart from other states which continually struggle with county-by-county voting irregularities, such as Florida. "I just think consistency is the name of the game," Schedler said.